Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in London, Waltham Forest , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 328 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

328

Pupils

450

Capacity

73%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Waltham Forest uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Waltham Forest publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School is managed by Waltham Forest and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Waltham Forest before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Waltham Forest catchment area documents →

Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School: 450 places, 73% filled: places available

Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School has a published admission number of 450 places. 328 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 450 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.7% of pupils at Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Waltham Forest.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Waltham Forest publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Waltham Forest school admissions →

Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School: School Information

Full address
Shernhall Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3EA
Local authority
Waltham Forest
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
38.7% of pupils
DfE URN
135193

Other Primary Schools in London

If Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Waltham Forest

Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Waltham Forest. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School

What is the catchment area for Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Waltham Forest uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Waltham Forest publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School has a capacity of 450 places and currently has 328 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Waltham Forest.

What is the admissions policy for Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School?

Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Waltham Forest before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School cover?

Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in London, Waltham Forest, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School?

Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.